Doxology - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Doxology :  (noun)

1: a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God

Based on WordNet 2.0

Doxology : \Dox*ol"o*gy\, n.; pl. Doxologies. [LL. doxologia, Gr. ?, fr. ? praising, giving glory; ? opinion, estimation, glory, praise (from ? to think, imagine) _ ? to speak: cf. F. doxologie. See Dogma, and Legend.] In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir or the congregation.

David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and doxologies. --South.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Doxology

calzone: Why in god's name do I have the Doxology stuck in my head?
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DoxologyMusic: Doxology fans if you go to www.Doxologyband.com you can download a free track today... Believe ME
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